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Meet Idres, one of our humanitarian heroes

Idres Abdulaziz works on the frontline of the humanitarian crisis in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, for World Vision Iraq. As the Non-Food Items Coordinator, every day he meets civilians suffering and displaced by conflict.
most vulnerable. On World Humanitarian Day in 2017 we are invited to stand together … Abdulaziz works on the frontline of the humanitarian crisis in the Kurdistan Region of

Increase in heat-related illness for Iraqi children in camps outside Mosul

Mosul: summer temperatures cause increase in heat-related illness for displaced Iraqis
Mosul began. But the humanitarian crisis is far from over. Armed groups have … Ahead of World Humanitarian Day on 19 … is repugnant that humanitarians and

Sierra Leone mudslide: World Vision targets children in rescue effort

More than 300 people have been killed and hundreds more are still missing after torrential rains on the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown
mechanisms. World Vision and other humanitarian organisations are working closely with the

140 children killed in Democratic Republic of Congo since June, urgent response needed

More than 100 children have been killed in combat since June in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and an urgent response is needed to prevent an escalation of violence, international aid agency World Vision warns today.
Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs … local powerbrokers and the UN to ensure humanitarian agencies have rapid access to the Kasai

Confict-related trauma: the devastating effect of war on South Sudan's refugee children

More than 150,000 child refugees in mass settlements in northern Uganda require therapy after fleeing violence in neighbouring South Sudan, experts say.
Most aid has been channelled towards other humanitarian aid and relief

Arthur's Trip to Ethiopia

Humbo has definitely been a highlight of the visit. It gives hope this part of Ethiopia has tremendous potential and will not endlessly suffer drought after drought if we learn from what has happened here. Hopefully one day, Mamiye and his family won’t have to be the recipients of food aid every year as this kind of approach is expanded.
Day 3 World Vison is one of several humanitarian organisations responding to the drought in … really hard being an old person in a humanitarian emergency when you have no younger people

Uganda Solidarity Summit must prioritise South Sudanese child refugees

World Vision is urging the international community to do more to prevent a children’s humanitarian crisis by supporting Uganda as it responds to those fleeing fighting in South Sudan.
humanitarian crisis by supporting Uganda as it responds … humanitarian and development agencies and business … report that just 2 cents in every dollar of humanitarian aid goes to programmes targeted at

World Vision shelters 92 people in offices after heavy rains in Bangladesh trigger flash floods and landslides

International children’s charity, World Vision has turned its offices into shelter for dozens of villagers in the flood and mudslide-affected Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh.
Director of humanitarian and emergency affairs

Thousands of Filipino children traumatised by fighting in Marawi

International children’s charity World Vision, has warned that thousands of children have been left shell-shocked and traumatised by continuous fighting in the Phillipines city of Marawi.
humanitarian experts say over

Farmers in Kenya’s ‘bread basket’ region grapple with armyworm invasion

As millions of Kenyan farmers seek to recover from the double crisis of severe drought and floods triggered by an El Niño weather phenomenon, they now face a new threat: the fall armyworm.
Kenya and East Africa after launching a humanitarian appeal. Farmers across Kenya’s western … Kenya who may need food and other forms of humanitarian aid in the near

Thousands of children at risk as cases of cholera spike across Horn of Africa

Thousands of children are at risk of cholera and other diseases following heavy rains in the Horn of Africa, humanitarian organisation World Vision warns today.
humanitarian organisation World Vision warns today. A

The Universality of playing

Following a recent trip to a refugee camp in Niger, our Senior Conflict Advisor Sarah Pickwick reflects on how our Child Friendly Spaces give children a sense of normality and allow them to be children again.
in nearly 11 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Displacement affects children

Modern Slavery Act

World Vision UK (WVUK) is a child focused international relief, development and advocacy non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to working with children and their families, communities, local and national authorities and governments to achieve the best outcomes for children. WVUK has a zero-tolerance stance on acts of modern slavery and human trafficking or on any breach of our Ethical Policy and will not condone any such action by its employees, agents, representatives, contractors, suppliers or consultants. WVUK takes transparency very seriously and is committed to preventing acts of modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within its business and supply chain. Our Ethical Policy is integral to all supplier contracts and sets out the overall standards surrounding human rights, child labour, discrimination, corruption, bribery or other financial impropriety, legal compliance and ethical conduct with which our suppliers must comply.
Partnership Guide to Humanitarian Standards Within our business and supply

Escaping Boko Haram: “I no longer feel afraid.”

Mohamed escaped captivity from Boko Haram and was reunited with his family in Niger at a camp. There he attends school and plays with his friends at our Child Friendly Space.
has left 10.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Displacement affects children

World Vision UK backs Global Day of Prayer to End Famine

World Vision UK is backing a global prayer day aimed at mobilising millions of Christians to act to prevent the mass starvation of children and their communities in Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen and Nigeria.
in what the UN has declared the largest humanitarian crisis since 1945. The call to action for

Other Past Emergencies Update

Help World Vision to respond quickly to disasters, as soon as they strike.
the Colombian Government launched a humanitarian response to ensure children affected by the

Case study: Borehole brings hope to schoolchildren

As experts in water, sanitation and hygiene in emergencies, we're drilling and restoring boreholes, building emergency latrines, distributing soap, hand wash kits and organising hygiene sessions with children. We’ve drilled two boreholes in Chad and two in Niger and water testing is currently underway. A further borehole in Niger is being repaired.
Chad Basin crisis. We call on donors and humanitarian actors to remember all the children in the

Brussels Conference: World Vision welcomes progress, but urges protection for Syrian children

International children’s charity World Vision has today urged for concrete action to protect Syria’s children following a major international conference with world leaders in Brussels.
billion pledged by donors for humanitarian assistance this year for the 13 million … a humanitarian

Brussels Conference: World Vision warns children are fighting the war in Syria

International children’s charity World Vision has today warned that the recruitment of children into militia is rising in war-torn Syria.
about incessant violations of international humanitarian

Caring for children in conflict: Child's play

All children love to play, whether at home or away. Children in the Lake Chad Basin are no different.
not in school. While humanitarians work to get him and his friends back into